Covariate Analysis for View-point Independent Gait Recognition

Many studies have shown that gait can be deployed as a biometric. Few of these have addressed the effects of view-point and covariate factors on the recognition process. We describe the first analysis which combines view-point invariance for gait recognition which is based on a model-based pose estimation approach from a single un-calibrated camera. A set of experiments are carried out to explore how such factors including clothing, carrying conditions and view-point can affect the identification process using gait. Based on a covariate-based probe dataset of over 270 samples, a recognition rate of 73.4% is achieved using the KNN classifier. This confirms that people identification using dynamic gait features is still perceivable with better recognition rate even under the different covariate factors. As such, this is an important step in translating research from the laboratory to a surveillance environment

Modelling Load Balancing and Carrier Aggregation in Mobile Networks

In this paper, we study the performance of multicarrier mobile networks. Specifically, we analyze the flow-level performance of two inter-carrier load balancing schemes and the gain engendered by Carrier Aggregation (CA). CA is one of the most important features of HSPA+ and LTE-A networks; it allows devices to be served simultaneously by several carriers. We propose two load balancing schemes, namely Join the Fastest Queue (JFQ) and Volume Balancing (VB), that allow the traffic of CA and non-CA users to be distributed over the aggregated carriers. We then evaluate the performance of these schemes by means of analytical modeling. We show that the proposed schemes achieve quasi-ideal load balancing. We also investigate the impact of mixing traffic of CA and non-CA users in the same cell and show that performance is practically insensitive to the traffic mix.Comment: 8 pages, 6 figures, submitted to WiOpt201

Heterosis analysis in strain-crossed hybrid Rohu (Labeo Rohita) through mMicrosatellite DNA variability assay

Labeo rohita is an important commercial aquaculture species in Bangladesh, but it needs improved growth performance to meet the increasing demand for fish. Genetic improvement through inter-strain crossing, generating heterosis, is quicker than a selection strategy. Therefore, crosses were made between two strains of rohu: Padma River strain and a hatchery strain. Growth performance analyis showed the highest growth rate in the Padma × Padma cross followed by one of the reciprocal crosses Hatchery♂ × Padma♀ (hybrid). The lowest growth rate was observed in Hatchery × Hatchery cross. DNA variability study using three microsatellite markers showed polymorphism (P95) in these crosses. Variations were observed in number and frequencies of alleles and mean heterozygosity in different loci; the mean number of alleles varied from 4.667±0.882, 3.333±1.333 and 2.667±1.202 in Padma, hybrid and Hatchery strains respectively. Relatively high levels of gene flow and low Strain differentiation (FST) values were found between the Padma and hybrid strains. The UPGMA dendrogram based on genetic distance placed the Padma population in one cluster and the hybrid and Hatchery populations in another. The results revealed that there was relatively low level of genetic variability in the riverine and hatchery reared populations of L. rohita in Bangladesh

Exact Error Analysis For Decode and Forward Multirelay Cooperative Systems an Algorithmic Approach

The bit error rate (BER) performance analysis of maximum-likelihood (ML) based decode and forward (DF) cooperative diversity systems has been a subject of consid- erable interest. Exact analysis of ML-DF transmission has been considered a chal- lenging problem due to the nonlinear characteristic of the ML detector. In this thesis, we provide exact expressions for the BER of ML-DF cooperative systems employing a single relay. This is done by using a novel theory of conditionally Gaussian random variables and special hypergeometric functions. By expressing the ML decision vari- able in terms of functions of conditionally Gaussian variables, exact expressions for the BER of the ML-DF system are obtained. Through simulation results, we verify the validity of the derived analytical expressions

Performances of Jatropha and Waste Cooking Oil Biodiesel Blends Fuel Combustion using Diesel Engine

High demands on biodiesel fuel usage on diesel engine is influences the manufacturer to produce more biodiesel fuel especially by using waste products instead of plant oil. Currently, waste products are easily to recycle in many ways including fuel production in order to get better environment. In addition, biodiesel fuel consuming is claimed in HC and CO emissions reduction. It shows that biodiesel fuel combustion is promising to emit the green emissions into environment and protect our planet from global warming. Biodiesel fuel consumption also is one of an alternative to support high demand and depleting of fossil fuel. Jatropha oil and waste cooking oil biodiesel fuels were produced using a two-step of transesterification process using methanol with sulfuric acid catalyst to diminish their free fatty acid level. Then, the transesterification was continued with methanol and the catalyst of potassium hydroxide. The paper focuses on the determination of chemical properties of biodiesel blends fuel using jatropha oil and waste cooking oil biodiesel fuel in different percentages. It also presents the combustion performances and emissions of both biodiesel fuels in diesel engine

ANALISIS PENGELOLAAN ASET TETAP PADA GEDUNG KEUANGAN NEGARA MANADO DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN METODE IMPORTANCE PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS (IPA)

ABSTRAKTingkat Pertumbuhan ekonomi di negara kita sangat bergantung kepada besar kecilnya Anggaran Pendapatan Belanja Negara (APBN) Pemerintah. APBN merupakan motor pengerak pertumbuhan ekonomi dimana pemerintah mengalokasikan anggarannya untuk mewujudkan program-program yang telah dirancang dalam rangka mensejahterahkan rakyat dengan menyediakan lapangan kerja, menyediakan dan membangun sarana dan prasarana serta infrastruktur, menyediakan layanan pendidikan dan kesehatan dan pembangunan manusia serta membiayai pelaksanaan tugas dan fungsi pemerintah lewat Kementerian/Lembaga. Mengingat APBN yang sifatnya terbatas sementara kebutuhan akan anggaran yang cukup banyak,.Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan pelaksanaan pengelolaan aset yang dilakukan oleh Tim Pengurus Aset pada Gedung Keuangan Negara (GKN) Manado dan menganalisis tingkat kepuasan pengguna aset terhadap kinerja dari Tim Pengurus Aset. Metode yang digunakan untuk menjawab proses pelaksanaan pengelolaan aset yang dilakukan oleh Tim Pengurus Aset adalah analisis deskriptif.  Untuk melihat tingkat kepuasan pengguna aset dalam hal ini pejabat dan pegawai yang bekerja pada Kantor GKN Manado menggunakan metode Importance Performance Analysis (IPA) dan Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI).Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pelaksanaan pengelolaan aset yang dilakukan oleh Tim Pengurus Aset dinilai oleh pengguna aset masih terdapat kekurangan yang perlu dilakukan perbaikan secara terus menerus, Hal ini ditunjukkan dari hasil perhitungan diperoleh nilai  CSI sebesar 43,39 persen yang memperlihatkan bahwa kinerja Tim Pengurus Aset dinilai kurang memuaskan dimana terdapat atribut-atribut yang belum baik kinerjanya yang butuh perbaikan agar tingkat kepuasan pengguna aset dapat meningkat.. Kata kunci: pengelolaan aset, kinerja tim pengurus aset, kepuasan pengguna aset  ABSTRACTThe level of economic growth in our country is very dependent on the size of the Government's State Budget (APBN). The APBN is a driving force for economic growth where the government allocates its budget to realize programs that have been designed in order to prosper the people by providing employment, providing and building facilities and infrastructure and infrastructure, providing education and health and human development services and financing the implementation of tasks and functions government through Ministries / Institutions. Given the limited nature of the state budget while the need for a sufficient amount of budget.                This study aims to describe the implementation of asset management carried out by the Asset Management Team in Manado State Financial Building (GKN) and analyze the level of satisfaction of asset users against the performance of the Asset Management Team. The method used to answer the process of implementing asset management carried out by the Asset Management Team is a descriptive analysis. To see the level of satisfaction of asset users in this case officials and employees who work at the Manado GKN Office use the Importance Performance Analysis (IPA) method and the Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI).                The results of the study show how the assets carried out by the Asset Management Team requested by asset users need to be carried out continuously. This discusses the results obtained with a CSI value of 43.39 percent who want to know the satisfying attributes that are needed. it is necessary to increase the level of user satisfaction of assets can increase. Keywords: asset management, asset management team performance, asset user satisfactio

LA CREAZIONE DI VALORE PER IL TURISTA: GLI INTANGIBLE PER LA COMPETITIVITÀ DELLA DESTINAZIONE PUGLIA

La finalità del lavoro concerne la verifica del ruolo dei diversi asset nei processi competitivi di una destinazione turistica. Gli obiettivi sono: 1) individuare il ruolo dei caratteri tangible e intangible dell’offerta nella determinazione delle intenzioni di acquisto del turista; 2) analizzare le determinanti della creazione del valore per il turista con riferimento all’esperienza vissuta in Puglia. Ciò ha richieste la realizzazione di un0indagine di tipo quantitativo condotta su un campione non probabilistico di turisti che hanno visitato la Puglia. I dati raccolti sono stati elaborati, con l’ausilio di SPSS, con tecniche statistiche di natura sia descrittiva, che multivariata